Boyd Cope of Crawfordsville went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 89.
Born Aug. 16, 1937, in Noblesville, he was the son of Clarence and Loretta Cope. He married Sandra Pearson on Nov. 8, 1957. She survives.
Boyd served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1963. He then went to work in sales and retail. He graduated from Northern Arizona University and retired from North Montgomery High School with 32 years in education.
A member of Woodland Heights Christian Church, Boyd serves as an Elder and Sunday School teacher. He was also an active participant in the men’s group.
Surviving with his wife, Sandra, are daughters, Lisa (Danny) Fisher and Kristi (Jason Thomasson) DeBaun; grandchildren, Nick Fisher (Brianna), Katie Fisher (Carter), Sydney Cope (Brenden) and Hunter DeBaun; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard; grandson Daniel; sister-in-law Pat; brother-in-law Richard; and nephew Mike.
A celebration of life will be Monday, Oct. 5 at Woodland Heights Christian Church. Visitation will be 4-5 p.m. Service with military rites will begin at 5 p.m. Interment will be in Fort Ord, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodland Heights Men’s Group (B.A.G.) or the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.
Burkhart Funeral Home is assisting the family.
